Paul Tonko actually said...

We have been sweeping deficiencies in domestic markets, education, and infrastructure under the rug so long as China was willing to accept our waste.

Tonko highlights the need to address long-standing issues in the U.S. recycling system exposed by China's policy.

03/03/2020

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